DLK-172
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HOOD
HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment
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Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
dures.
Unit: mm (in)
CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the hoodledge finishers (LH/RH).
1. Hood assembly 2. Front fascia 3. Front fender (LH)
4. Hood lock assembly
Section Item Measurement Standard Parallelism Equality A – A C Clearance 4.1
± 2.1 (0.16 ± 0.08) <2.0 (0.08) —
D Surface height 0.8 +1.2, −1.4 (0.03 +0.05, −0.06) <2.0 (0.08) —
B – B E Clearance 3.5
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) ≤ 1.5 (0.06) < 2.0 (0.08)
F Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04) — < 1.5 (0.06)
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DLK-174
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HOOD
4. Temporarily tighten hood lock assembly bolts.
5. Adjust (A) and (B) as shown to the following val ue with hood's own weight by dropping it from approxi-
mately 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing hood light ly [approximately 29 N-f (3.0 kg-f, 6.5 lb-f)].
6. After adjustment, tighten hood hinge nuts and bolts to the specified torque. CAUTION:
• Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose
grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) onto the head of hood hinge bolts and nuts.
7. Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.
8. Install the radiator core support upper cover.
9. If the clearance measurements between the hood and fender cannot be corrected by adjusting the hood,
the fender must be adjusted. Refer to DLK-182, "Adjustment"
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HOOD HINGE
HOOD HINGE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461925
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to DLK-170, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove hood hinge bolts (A), and then remove hood hinge (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten hood hinge bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Before installing the hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the surface of the vehicle.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch A. 21 ± 1 mm (0.8 ± 0.04 in) B. 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
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Hood lock assembly bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
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Hood hinge bolts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
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HOOD
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2. Attach the hood lock release cable (3) and the fuel filler door release cable (2) to the hood lock/fuel filler door release handle
assembly (1).
3. Place hood lock/fuel filler door release handle assembly in posi- tion and retain with bolts (A).
4. Check that the cable is not offset from the center of the grommet
and seat the grommet into the upper dash hole.
NOTE:
Make sure that the marked area (A) of the cable is located as
shown after mounting grommet to dash upper assembly.
Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.
5. Position the hood lock release cable and clip it into place.
6. Install the hoodledge finisher (LH) and retain with clips.
7. Connect the hood lock release cable to the hood lock assembly.
8. Install the fender protector (LH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
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9. Perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to DLK-172, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
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10. Perform the hood lock control inspection.
INSPECTION
NOTE:
If the hood lock release cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged wi th the secondary striker and meets specification
provided (B) with hood's own weight.
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HOOD
2. While operating the hood lock release handle, carefully check that the front end of the hood assembly is
raised and meets the specification provided (A). Al so check that the hood lock release handle returns to
the original position.
3. Check that the hood lock release handle operating force is 49 N (5.0 kg-f, 11 lb-f) or less.
4. Install so the static closing force of the hood assembly is 254 – 490 N (25.9 – 50 kg-f, 57.1 - 110.2 lb-f).
5. Check the hood lock assembly lubrication condition. If neces- sary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease as shown.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch A. 21 ± 1 mm (0.8 ± 0.04 in) B. 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
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DLK-182
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FRONT FENDER
Adjustment
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Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
dures.
Unit: mm (in)
Adjustment
1. Remove hoodledge finisher.
2. Remove the cowl top side trim cover. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
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3. Remove front fascia. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
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4. Remove the front fender protector. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
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5. Remove the mudguard. Refer to EXT-30, "Removal and Installation"
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6. Loosen the front fender bolts.
7. Adjust the clearance (J) and surface height (K ) between the front fender and the front door.
8. Tighten the rear upper and lower front fender bolts.
1. Hood assembly 2. Front fender 3. Front fascia
4. Body side outer 5. Front door assembly
Section Item Measurement Standard Parallelism Equality A – A E Clearance 3.5
± 1 (0.14 ± 0.04) < 1.5 (0.06) < 2.0 (0.08)
F Surface height 0.0 + 1 (0.0 + 0.04) — < 1.5 (0.06)
B – B G Clearance 0.0 + 0.8,
− 0.0 (0.0 + 0.03, − 0.0) — —
H Surface height 0.7 ± 1.0 (0.03 ± 0.04) ≤ 1.0 (0.04) ≤ 1.0 (0.04)
C – C J Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) — —
K Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04) — —
D – D M Clearance 2.35
± 1.0 (0.09 ± 0.04) ≤ 1.0 (0.04) —
N Surface height − 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04) — —
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FRONT DOORDLK-187
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If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
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Unit: mm (in)
LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
1. Remove the front fender. Refer to DLK-181, "Removal and Installation".
2. Loosen the front door hinge to body bolts. Move the door forward or backward as necessary until within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the hinge to body bolts to specified torque.
4. Install the front fender. Refer to DLK-181, "Removal and Installation"
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SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the front door hinge nuts (A).
2. Move the top and/or bottom of the door (1) in or out as neces- sary until it is within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the front door hinge nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Check front door hinge rotating po int for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-pur-
pose grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) to the head of front door hinge bolts and nuts.
• If the clearance measurements cannot be corrected by adjusting the front door, adjust the following
as necessary.
- Front fender: Refer to DLK-182, "Adjustment"
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- Rear door: Refer to DLK-191, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
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Section Item Measurement Standard
A – A F Clearance 4.5
± 1.5 (0.18 ± 0.06)
G Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
B – B H Clearance 4.2
± 1.0 (0.17 ± 0.04)
J Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
C – C K Clearance 4.2
± 1.0 (0.17 ± 0.04)
M Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
D – D N Clearance 7.4 ± 1.7 (0.29 ± 0.07)
E – E P Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
Q Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
Front door hinge bolts 20.6 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Front door hinge nuts 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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REAR DOORDLK-193
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LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
1. Remove the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to INT-24, "CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER : Removal
and Installation".
2. Loosen the rear door upper hinge nuts.
3. Loosen the rear door lower hinge bolts.
4. Move the rear door forward or backward as necessary until within specifications provided.
5. Tighten the lower hinge bolts to specification.
6. Tighten the upper hinge nuts to specification.
7. Install the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to INT-24, "CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER : Removal
and Installation".
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the rear door hinge nuts (door side) (A).
2. Move the top and/or the bottom of the rear door (1) in or out as necessary until it is within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the rear door hinge nuts (door side) (A) to specification.
CAUTION:
• Check rear door hinge rotating poin t for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-pur-
pose grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) to the head of rear door hinge bolts and nuts.
Section Item Measurement Standard
A – A D Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
E Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04)
B – B F Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
G Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
C – C H Clearance 7.1 ± 1.7 (0.28 ± 0.07)
Rear door lower hinge
bolts 20.6 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
Rear door upper hinge
nuts 20.6 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
Rear door nuts 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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TRUNK LIDDLK-209
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Unit: mm (in)
LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
Trunk Lid Removed From Hinge
1. Loosen the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
2. Move the trunk lid so that the clearance m easurements are within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
Trunk Lid Hinge Removed From Vehicle
1. Remove the rear parcel shelf trim. Refer to INT-26, "Removal and Installation".
2. Loosen the hinge to parcel shelf bolts.
3. Move the trunk lid so that the clearance m easurements are within specifications provided.
4. Tighten the hinge to parcel shelf bolts.
5. Install the rear parcel shelf trim. Refer to INT-26, "Removal and Installation"
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SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the bumper rubber.
2. Loosen the striker bolts.
3. Lift up the trunk lid approx. 100 - 150 mm (3.94 - 5.91 in) height then close it lightly. Make sure it engages
firmly with the trunk lid closed.
4. Tighten the trunk lid striker.
TRUNK LID HINGE
TRUNK LID HINGE : Remo val and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461956
REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk lid assembly. Refer to DLK-206, "TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove torsion bar. Refer to DLK-210, "TORSION BAR : Removal and Installation"
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3. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to INT-26, "Removal and Installation"
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4. Release rear washer tube clips (RH only) (if equipped).
5. Remove trunk lid hinge bolts (body side) and then trunk lid hinge.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Check trunk lid open/close, lock/un lock operation after installation.
• After installation, perform the trunk li d assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-208, "TRUNK
LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment".
Section Item Measurement Standard Parallelism (MAX) Right/Left
Difference (MAX)
A – A E Clearance 3.5
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
F Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
B – B G Clearance 3.5
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
H Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
C – C J Clearance 4.0 ± 1.5 (0.16 ± 0.06) — 2.0 (0.08)
D – D K Clearance 6.0 ± 2.0 (0.24 ± 0.08) 2.0 (0.08) —
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